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I ought to take a few pictures of the DC rowhouses. A comparison of the two cities and their rowhouses might be interesting. Love the pictures. Keep them coming.

Interior of the former Grehound Station in downtown Jackson This is now the office of Robert Parker Adams, Architect

The fountain in Dupont Circle

The Plaza Building, Jackson

The Pinnacle at Jackson Place now under construction on Capitol Street in downtown Jackson This will be completed in the fall of 2008

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Segway Tours Capital Segway is offering Segway tours of Washington. Having just replaced my 2003 model with a new Segway P2model, I will be joining the tour tomorrow morning. I hope to get a few pictures taken while I'm at it. Will get them posted here eventually. The Segway tours have been popular with tourists and groups as well. With the cost of gas going skyward, I've also noticed that the catcalls from cars have diminished. The Segway many not be the perfect answer to every transportation issue, but it could prove to be a useful niche. Pictures to come....

Great article! Laptopia? Seems to fit Dupont circle and the West End.....I live near the very corner mentioned in the article which now sports Starbucks, Five Guys, Hair Cuttery et. al.. I think I liked the independent bookstores which once lined this stretch of Connecticut Avenue much more than I like the chain stores which have replaced them. Still, Dupont circle has a variety and vitality which is hard to duplicate. I can't wait to read the rest of the article.

Terrific photos! I'll even change the name of the thread too! Keep them coming!

Farish Street- Change Many be Around the Corner Action may possibly be within grasp for the Farish Street redevelopment project. A formal announcement may not be made until later this week, but indications are good that David Watkins may jump into the project. Given his solid track record with the King Edward and his solid plans for the Standard Life building, this appears to be a smart move for Jackson. Farish Street has a lot of potential which has been allowed to lie fallow for too many years. I'm not convinced that Wet Willie's is the proper avenue to take, but for this area to work as an entertainment district, there will have to be similar venues. Keep your fingers crossed on this one.... The Clarion-Ledger

Neon sign on Capitol Street, Jackson

The Lamar Life Insurance Company Building in downtown Jackson This was built by Eudora Welty's father.

The Mississippi Governor's Mansion, Jackson

No apology is necessary! Please keep up the posting.

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First Phase of IP Expansion Opens A new land-based section of the casino and an elaborate Asian restaurant have opened in the first phase of what is expected to be a much larger expansion project. The additions and renovations cost $55m, but there is discussion of additional convention space and another hotel tower. When these additions will be announced is another matter. Most casinos tend to keep their expansions close to the breast until they are ready to proceed. We may be hearing more in the next several months- or not. The Sun Herald

The project looks great. I still wonder how all of these condos are going to be filled in a declining market.

Big Brother

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For whatever reason, it doesn't show up in your post. Could you please check the link?

Feds Finally Get on Board With Rail Plan for Dulles The federal government reversed its earlier position today and announced support of the plans for a rail line to Dulles Airport. I never quite understood the earlier decision in January and can only hope that this will not continue to be a political football. It is imperative that rail service should reach Dulles and the western suburbs sooner rather than later. The Washington Post

The new Hilton Baltimore looks as though it would be at home in Volgograd or Omsk. I don't think it's a terribly good addition to the city in terms of architecture. I'm fairly siure it will be successful in terms of filling its rooms.

Well then, how about.....nothing? Why let the waterfront be ruined with a hideous clump of parking an a few offices? many will attempt to push crummy projects through during an economic downturn. The city must be vigilant against allowing this. The design of this glorified garage is atrocious. Why not let the land lie fallow until such time that a better project can be agreed upon? I realize that this isn't going to be a landmark building by any standard, but it could serve as a contributing building to the area. The present proposal is more of an affront to the city and to the Elizabeth River.

Caspian

It is quite remarkable to see the progress in downtown Silver Spring. The area is practically bristling with new developments- most of which have fairly good elements of urbanism. I'm overdue for another trip to Baltimore. The number of new condos and hotel rooms there is astonishing. So far, the market indicates that this level of building activity can be suppported. I hope this will be the case in the future.